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Shashwat Pant

Shashwat Pant

Pant is an independent journalist based in Kathmandu. He covers issues ranging from tech, music, mountains, biodiversity and environment.

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Phosphenes: Unknown to many, the band are showing a new light in Nepali indie music

Phosphenes: Unknown to many, the band are showing a new light in Nepali indie music

Covid-19 virtualised society, but it’s a far cry from reality for Hindu priests in Nepal

Covid-19 virtualised society, but it’s a far cry from reality for Hindu priests in Nepal

Jaire: Efforts to quench fans’ thirst for fresh and uncanny tunes in Nepali music

Jaire: Efforts to quench fans’ thirst for fresh and uncanny tunes in Nepali music

Little things matter: Students offer an alternative as Covid-19 hits tourism-reliant Everest locals

Little things matter: Students offer an alternative as Covid-19 hits tourism-reliant Everest locals

Nepal in World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers: Positive performance despite negative results signals hope

Nepal in World Cup, Asian Cup qualifiers: Positive performance despite negative results signals hope

Traveller’s tale: Trek to Everest base camp right before Covid-19 went there

Traveller’s tale: Trek to Everest base camp right before Covid-19 went there

Yopesh Pradhan: Nepal’s pioneer sports live broadcaster looks forward to better days ahead

Yopesh Pradhan: Nepal’s pioneer sports live broadcaster looks forward to better days ahead

Noodle: New-age musicians in Nepal create a new marketplace for themselves

Noodle: New-age musicians in Nepal create a new marketplace for themselves

International Museum Day: Nepal needs to understand museums are more than a store

International Museum Day: Nepal needs to understand museums are more than a store

Rato Machhindranath Jatra: Amid fears of turning superspreader, organisers promise safety

Rato Machhindranath Jatra: Amid fears of turning superspreader, organisers promise safety

Untitled.np: Small group that aims big for Nepal’s video industry

Untitled.np: Small group that aims big for Nepal’s video industry

Ulrich von Schroeder: Globally revered scholar is back in Nepal with whole documentation of Nepali stone art

Ulrich von Schroeder: Globally revered scholar is back in Nepal with whole documentation of Nepali stone art

Covid-19 on Everest: Nepal’s mountaineering authority issues crowd control rule. Here’s what official says about it

Covid-19 on Everest: Nepal’s mountaineering authority issues crowd control rule. Here’s what official says about it

Ankit Shrestha: Busking in the US, this singer has earned fandom among Nepalis worldwide

Ankit Shrestha: Busking in the US, this singer has earned fandom among Nepalis worldwide

China’s restriction on Manasarovar trip takes a toll on Nepali entrepreneurs

China’s restriction on Manasarovar trip takes a toll on Nepali entrepreneurs

Nishma Shrestha: Grabbing medals one after other, this lady inspires female cyclists in Nepal

Nishma Shrestha: Grabbing medals one after other, this lady inspires female cyclists in Nepal

Himalayan Database: Carrying on Elizabeth Hawley’s legacy, the bible of Nepal mountain expeditions goes on

Himalayan Database: Carrying on Elizabeth Hawley’s legacy, the bible of Nepal mountain expeditions goes on

Echoes in the Valley: An experiment to preserve, promote Nepal’s local music

Echoes in the Valley: An experiment to preserve, promote Nepal’s local music

Young Nepalis are shifting to podcasts from TVs. Now, it’s challenging to sustain the shows

Young Nepalis are shifting to podcasts from TVs. Now, it’s challenging to sustain the shows

Gaurika Singh: Despite pandemic, Nepal’s young swimming sensation is working hard to grab next medals

Gaurika Singh: Despite pandemic, Nepal’s young swimming sensation is working hard to grab next medals

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